american toolworks lathe

ATW built high quality machinery from 1898 to 1969. This was a 16 in. "tool room lathe" which had languished, used, for almost 20 years.

I bought it with a view to turning very large, heavy pieces (safely). Metal lathes like this are typically massive. After cleaning, greasing and adjusting, I added 10" riser blocks and cemented it to the floor.

Since then I've experimented with various cutting tools from routers to angle grinders.

While not (yet) happy with this configuration, I'm still optimistic it will allow me the freedom to create more innovative designs.